Activists Challenge Google's $15 Billion Data Center Plans in India: Balancing Digital Infrastructure with Environmental Concerns

Google's planned $15 billion investment in digital infrastructure, including massive data centers in India, has faced formal challenges and protests from local activists and environmental groups. The activists have raised concerns over the intensive resource footprint of these centers, particularly their high water consumption for cooling systems, massive electricity demands, and land acquisition processes, highlighting the growing friction between India's rapid digital expansion and local ecological conservation.